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Asia Pacific Military Drone Market, By Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid); By Application (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Warfare Operations, Logistics & Supply); By Range (Short Range, Medium Range, Long Range); By Country (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Rest of APAC), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2031

  • Published Date: May 2025
  • Report ID: BWC25284
  • Available Format: PDF
  • Page: 278

Report Overview

Countries’ heightened focus on the modernization of their military forces through the increasing adoption of rapid AI technological advancements in the aerospace and defense sector, autonomous navigation, and sophisticated cybersecurity solutions to thwart rising geopolitical tensions and terrorism is expected to boost the growth of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market during the forecast period between 2025 and 2031.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2031

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market size was estimated at USD 3,415.14 million in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, Asia Pacific Military Drone Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.1%, reaching a value of USD 9,710.32 million by 2031. The growth of Military Drone Market across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is driven by increasing defense budgets, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing demand for enhanced surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Technological advancements in AI, autonomous navigation, and stealth features further propel adoption. Governments are promoting domestic drone manufacturing for technological self-reliance. Additionally, asymmetric warfare strategies and cybersecurity concerns necessitate advanced drone solutions. Regulatory shifts and evolving military doctrines also contribute to market expansion, ensuring drones remain integral to modern defense operations.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market

Military Drones – Overview

Military drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), play a crucial role in modern warfare. They are used for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), combat operations and logistical support. These drones range from small tactical UAVs to large, long-endurance systems capable of precision strikes. Advancements in AI, autonomous navigation, and stealth technology have enhanced their effectiveness. Nations worldwide are investing in drone capabilities to enhance their defense strategies, improve battlefield efficiency, and mitigate risks to personnel.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market

Growth Drivers

Increasing Defense Budgets across Asia Pacific Countries

Asia Pacific nations are significantly increasing their defense budgets due to rising geopolitical tensions and evolving security threats. Major AAPC countries, such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, are allocating substantial funds for military modernization, including drone technology. This surge in spending is driven by border security concerns, asymmetric warfare strategies, and the need for advanced surveillance capabilities. Governments are also fostering domestic drone production to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, further accelerating market growth.

Challenges

High Initial Investment and Maintenance Costs

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market faces challenges, due to the high initial investment required for procurement and integration into defense systems. Advanced drone technologies demand substantial financial resources for research, development, and deployment. Additionally, ongoing maintenance costs, including software updates, spare parts, and operational training, add to the financial burden. Budget constraints in some countries may limit widespread adoption, slowing market growth despite increasing defense modernization efforts.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Asia Pacific Military Drone Market

Intensifying geopolitical tensions among countries across the region, especially  in Asia Pacific region, are driving increased investments in military drone technology. Nations are prioritizing unmanned aerial systems for surveillance, border security, and combat operations to strengthen defense capabilities. Rising territorial disputes and regional conflicts are accelerating demand for advanced drones with AI-driven intelligence and autonomous functionalities. For instance, during the Operation Sindoor, India announced that it had successfully hit and destroyed various strategic targets using its drones and missiles and defended its bordering territories by advanced anti-drone and anti-missile systems as well. Governments across the APAC region are also fostering domestic drone production to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Hence,  the heightened focus on drone warfare is reshaping military strategies and is fueling the expansion of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market

Segmental Coverage

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market – By Type

By type, Asia Pacific Military Drone Market is divided into Fixed-Wing, Rotary Blade, and Hybrid segments. The fixed-wing segment holds the largest market share of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market. This dominance is attributed to its extended flight endurance, higher altitude capabilities, and suitability for long-range surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Fixed-wing drones are widely adopted by military forces across the region due to their operational efficiency in covering vast geographic areas, especially in border monitoring and strategic missions. These advantages make Fixed-Wing drones the preferred choice in Asia Pacific defense sector.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market Size

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market – By Application

Based on application, Asia Pacific Military Drone Market is divided into Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Warfare Operations, Logistics & Supply segments. The Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) segment holds the largest share of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market by application. This dominance is driven by the rising demand for real-time data, advanced surveillance capabilities, and border monitoring in countries like China and India. Governments are increasingly investing in ISR-enabled drones to enhance situational awareness and national security. Technological advancements in sensors and data analytics further boost this segment’s growth, making it the most critical application in regional military drone deployments.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market – By Range

On the basis of range, Asia Pacific Military Drone Market is divided into Short Range, Medium Range, and Long Range segments. The long-range segment holds the largest market share of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market. This dominance is driven by the increasing demand for strategic surveillance, border monitoring, and long-endurance missions. Countries in the region are heavily investing in long-range drones to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The ability of these drones to operate over vast distances with advanced payloads makes them essential for national security, contributing significantly to their leading position in the market.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market Demand

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market – By Country

Geographically, Asia Pacific Military Drone Market is divided into China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Rest of APAC. China holds the largest share of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market. This dominance is attributed to China's substantial investments in UAV technology, including the development and deployment of advanced drones like the Wing Loong and CH series. China's robust domestic industrial base and strategic focus on enhancing surveillance and combat capabilities have solidified its leading position in the region's military drone sector. India is the second largest Military Drone Market in Asia Pacific. As the major South Asian country, India is increasing its focus on modernizing and strengthening its defense system by largely investing in manufacturing and purchasing sophisticated military drones and missiles to thwart rising terrorism threats across its borders. South Korea and Japan are also investing heavily in enhancing their military drone capabilities.

Asia Pacific Military Drone Market Share

Competitive Landscape

Major companies operating in Asia Pacific Military Drone Market include AeroVironment Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, RTX Corp, Shield AI, DJI, Teal Drones, Thales Group, The Boeing Company, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Garuda Aerospace, IdeaForge Technology Limited, and Hanwha Aerospace. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

  • In April 2025 - Hanwha Aerospace, based in South Korea, formed a partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), a US-based drone manufacturer, for the development and production of advanced military drones for global export.

  • In February 2025 – India based drone companies, including Garuda Aerospace and IdeaForge Technology, introduced a range of advanced drones for defense, surveillance, and logistics sectors at Aero India 2025 held in Bengaluru.         

Scope of the Report

Attributes

Details

Years Considered

Historical Data – 2019–2031

Base Year – 2024

Estimated Year – 2025

Forecast Period – 2025–2031

Facts Covered

Revenue in USD Million

Market Coverage

China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Rest of APAC

Product/ Service Segmentation

Type, Application, Range, Country

Key Players

AeroVironment Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, RTX Corp, Shield AI, DJI, Teal Drones, Thales Group, The Boeing Company, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Garuda Aerospace, IdeaForge Technology Limited, Hanwha Aerospace

 

By Type

  • Fixed-Wing

  • Rotary Blade

  • Hybrid

By Application

  • Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

  • Warfare Operations

  • Logistics & Supply

By Range

  • Short Range

  • Medium Range

  • Long Range

         By Country

          • China

          • India

          • Japan

          • South Korea

          • Australia & New Zealand

          • Indonesia

          • Malaysia

          • Singapore

          • Vietnam

          • Rest of APAC

  1. Research Framework
    1. Research Objective
    2. Product Overview
    3. Market Segmentations
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Asia Pacific Military Drone Market Insights
    1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
        1. Increasing Defence Budgets Across Asia-Pacific
        2. Rising Geopolitical Tensions & Border Surveillance Needs
        3. Advancements in AI & Autonomous Drone Technologies
      2. Restraints
        1. High Initial Investment & Maintenance Costs
        2. Regulatory Challenges & Airspace Restrictions
        3. Cybersecurity Risks & Vulnerability to Hacking
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion of Military Cargo Drone Operations
        2. Government Initiatives Supporting Domestic Drone Manufacturing
      4. Challenges
        1. Ethical Concerns & Public Opposition to Military Drone Usage
        2. Complex Integration with Existing Defense Systems
    3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
    4. Regulatory Framework
    5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
  4. Asia Pacific Military Drone Market Strategies
  5. Asia Pacific Military Drone Market: Pricing Analysis
  6. Asia Pacific Military Drone Market Overview
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
        1. Fixed-Wing
        2. Rotary Blade
        3. Hybrid
      2. By Application
        1. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
        2. Warfare Operations
        3. Logistics & Supply
      3. By Range
        1. Short Range
        2. Medium Range
        3. Long Range
      4. By Country
          1. China
          2. India
          3. Japan
          4. South Korea
          5. Australia & New Zealand
          6. Indonesia
          7. Malaysia
          8. Singapore
          9. Rest of APAC
  7. Competitive Landscape
  8. China Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  9. India Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  10. Japan Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  11. South Korea Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  12. Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  13. Indonesia Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  14. Malaysia Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  15. Singapore Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  16. Rest of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019-2031
      1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Range
  17. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Asia Pacific Military Drone Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
  18. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Asia Pacific Military Drone Market
  19. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
    1. AeroVironment Inc
    2. Elbit Systems Ltd
    3. Lockheed Martin Corp
    4. Northrop Grumman Corp
    5. RTX Corp
    6. Shield AI
    7. DJI
    8. Teal Drones
    9. Thales Group
    10. The Boeing Company
    11. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
    12. Garuda Aerospace
    13. IdeaForge Limited
    14.  Hanwha Aerospace
    15. Other Prominent Players
  20. Key Strategic Recommendations
  21. Research Methodology
    1.    Qualitative Research
      1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
      1.  Secondary Research
      2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of case of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

 

List of Figures

 

Figure 1       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Segmentation  

Figure 2       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2024

Figure 4       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031 

Figure 5       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 6       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Figure 7       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Range, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 8       Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 9       China Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031         

Figure 9       China Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031  

Figure 10     China Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 11     India Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Figure 12     India Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031   

Figure 13     India Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 14     Japan Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031         

Figure 15     Japan Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031  

Figure 16     Japan Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 17     South Korea Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031 

Figure 18     South Korea Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 19     South Korea Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 20     Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031        

Figure 21     Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 22     Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 23     Indonesia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031         

Figure 24     Indonesia Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 25     Indonesia Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 26     Malaysia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Range, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031 

Figure 27     Malaysia Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 28     Malaysia Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 29     Singapore Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031         

Figure 30     Singapore Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031         

Figure 31     Singapore Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 32     Rest of APAC Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Range, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031        

Figure 33     Rest of APAC Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031 

Figure 34     Rest of APAC Military Drone Systems Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031 

 

List of Tables

 

Table 1        Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 2        Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 3        Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 4        Asia Pacific Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Country, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 5        China Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Range, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 6        China Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 7        China Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 8        India Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Range, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 9        India Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 10      India Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 11      Japan Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 12      Japan Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 13      Japan Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 14      South Korea Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Range, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 15      South Korea Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 16      South Korea Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 17      Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Range, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 18      Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 19      Australia & New Zealand Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 20      Indonesia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 21      Indonesia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 22      Indonesia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 23      Malaysia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 24      Malaysia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 25      Malaysia Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 26      Singapore Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019-2031

Table 27      Singapore Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 28      Singapore Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 29      Rest of APAC Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019-2031

Table 30      Rest of APAC Military Drone Systems Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019-2031

  Table 31     AeroVironment Inc Financial Overview

  Table 32       Elbit Systems Ltd Company Overview

  Table 33       Elbit Systems Ltd Financial Overview

  Table 34     Lockheed Martin Corp Company Overview

  Table 35     Lockheed Martin Corp Financial Overview

  Table 36     Northrop Grumman Corp Company Overview

  Table 37     Northrop Grumman Corp Financial Overview

  Table 38     RTX Corp Company Overview

  Table 39     RTX Corp Financial Overview

  Table 40     Shield AI Company Overview

  Table 41     Shield AI Financial Overview

  Table 42     DJI Company Overview

  Table 43     DJI Financial Overview

  Table 44     Teal Drones Company Overview

  Table 45     Teal Drones Financial Overview

  Table 46     Thales Group Company Overview

  Table 47     Thales Group Financial Overview

  Table 48     The Boeing Company: Company Overview

  Table 49     The Boeing Company Financial Overview

  Table 50     Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Company Overview

  Table 51     Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Financial Overview

  Table 52     Garuda Aerospace Company Overview

  Table 53     Garuda Aerospace Financial Overview

  Table 54     IdeaForge Limited Company Overview

  Table 55     IdeaForge Limited Financial Overview

  Table 56     Hanwha Aerospace Company Overview

  Table 57     Hanwha Aerospace Limited Financial Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Ans: Asia Pacific Military Drone Market size by value was estimated at USD 3,415.14 million in 2024.
Ans: Asia Pacific Military Drone Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.1% during the forecast period between 2025 and 2031.
Ans: By 2031, Asia Pacific Military Drone Market size is forecast to reach a value of USD ¬¬9,710.32 million.
Ans: The growth of Asia Pacific Military Drone Market is primarily driven by increasing defense budgets, rising geopolitical tensions, AI advancements, autonomous navigation, asymmetric warfare needs, cybersecurity concerns, regulatory shifts, surveillance demand, government initiatives, and technological self-reliance.
Ans: Key players in Asia Pacific Military Drone Market include AeroVironment Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Lockheed Martin Corp, Northrop Grumman Corp, RTX Corp, Shield AI, DJI, Teal Drones, Thales Group, The Boeing Company, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Garuda Aerospace, IdeaForge Technology Limited, and Hanwha Aerospace.
Ans: The long range segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in Asia Pacific Military Drone Market during the forecast period between 2025 and 2031.
Ans: China holds a significant market share in Asia Pacific Military Drone Market.